Wednesday, October 12, 2016

Stave off Disruption via Apps - Interruption Management

Here are three apps to help you start and stay focused on the task at hand:

* Unstuck helps
you move forward when you're unsure of what to do next. The app quizzes
you, asking "what's important?” and how your decision will impact both
you and others. It then lays out a detailed action plan. Unstuck is free on the iPad.

* 30/30
provides an easy method for managing your time. You compose a list of
what you seek to accomplish, rank the items, and allocate how much time
you would like to devote to each. Once you begin, 30/30 signals when it’s time to proceed to the next task. It is free on iOS.

* MindMeister is an app for devising the steps toward completing a goal. You enter the goal name and then the app prompts
you to draw tree-like branches that illustrate the steps and their
interconnection. MindMeister then enables you to add links and notes, as desired.
It’s free on the Android and iOS.

Is the constant crushing burden of information and communication overload dragging you down, pulling you off course, and impeding your effectiveness? By the end of your workday, do you feel overworked, overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted? Would you like to be more focused, productive, and competitive, while remaining balanced and in control?

If you're continually facing too many interruptions and too many demands, you need Breathing Space.